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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Apologies - we forgot to post about our RayForce episode! MetalFRO and Addicted welcome in 1st time guest Orccommander to the show to take an indepth look at Taito's F3 arcade classic RayForce! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z5x...

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Episode 096 is live! MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by returning guest Gojiguy to take a good look at what is both the first AND last game in the Ray trilogy, RayCrisis! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlmQ...

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Episode 095 of Shoot the Core-cast is finally out! MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by special guest BKRoo to dive headlong into the indie shmup that came out of nowhere, Drainus! www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7f8...

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Just a quick update to let everyone know we've fallen behind on our recording schedule due to "life stuff" and difficulty coordinating times to record. Our Drainus episode is still due, as will a forthcoming episode for RayCrisis. Thank you for your understanding!

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AlviEao @alvieao.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Another STG developer who carved their craft in the Dezaemon scene! In this case, solo developer HEY! started out with Saturn Dezaemon 2 in the making of Hardcore Mecha Ritz Chips: Steel Rondo of Blood. For fans of Danmaku STGs and the doujin scene, this Shoot the Core-cast episode is for you! 🎮🎮🎮

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Episode 094 is out now! We go over a lot of detail of a little danmaku shooter that reveals itself as you play - Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na-k...

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AlviEao @alvieao.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

For fans of Qute STGs including Ginga Force's chronological prequel and POV sequel Natsuki Chronicles, this episode is for you! 🎮🎮🎮

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𝕮𝖗𝖞𝖕𝕿𝖎𝖈𝖚𝕾 @crypticus.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Topping out at 201 million in ASSAULT SHELL so far. This game is lots of fun to play for score. Loved hearing the developer talk about it on @shootthecorecast.bsky.social #SHMUP #Danmaku

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Episode 093 of Shoot the Core-cast is available now! MetalFRO and Addicted take a look at a modern shooter with 2 personalities, the indie hit Natsuki Chronicles! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxOJ...

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AlviEao @alvieao.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Vanillaware artist Shigatake's 2024 Vertical STG Devil Blade Reboot harbored a fascinating history, with its origins tracing all the way back to Dezaemon. It's more poignant given they had worked on the game for many years. For STG players and Dezaemon enthusiasts, this episode's for you! 🎮🎮🎮

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Episode 092 is available now! MetalFRO and Addicted talk in-depth about a surprise doujin shooter hit from an unexpected developer, the indie sensation Devil Blade Reboot! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhaP...

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AlviEao @alvieao.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

For fans of these Atari Lynx STGs, this episode is for you! 🎮🎮🎮

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Episode 091 is finally available! MetalFRO and Addicted discuss the 2 primary shooters on the Atari Lynx, Gates of Zendocon and Zarlor Mercenary! www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Ea...

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Episode 090 is available now! MetalFRO and Addicted look back at the 12 games played by the Shmup Club in 2019, and rank their top 5 favorites! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U-J...

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AlviEao @alvieao.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Imagine a developer surpassing player expectations of what a Danmaku STG should be and then some. That game is Blue Revolver by Danbo, and as such this podcast is for players of the genre!

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Our Blue Revolver episode is finally showing on all feeds! We thank our guest birb for helping us discuss the game in great detail, going over a lot of weapon specifics, scoring, and loads more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjFb...

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Our Blue Revolver episode has been uploaded for a couple days & is showing up on some podcast aggregators, but not all. We've notified the host of the issue & are waiting to see about a possible resolution. Thank you for your patience.

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Shoot the Core-cast @shootthecorecast.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Episode 088 is out now! MetalFRO and Addicted discuss the debut indie shooter from a promising developer, the cute-em-up Hazelnut Hex! @chunderfins.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK4k...